Serif Normal Wodam 14 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a delicate, low-density serif with fine hairlines, gently bracketed wedge-like serifs, and a smooth, calligraphic modulation through curves. Letterforms are generously spaced with open counters and rounded bowls, giving the texture an airy, uncompressed rhythm. Capitals are stately and restrained, while the lowercase shows long ascenders/descenders and a traditional, bookish construction; the two-storey “g” and the softly tapered “t” reinforce its classic text-seriffed DNA. Numerals follow the same refined, lightly drawn logic, with elegant curves and understated terminals.
It suits editorial typography where elegance and clarity are desired—book interiors, magazine features, and cultural publishing—especially at comfortable reading sizes with adequate leading. Its refined capitals and light detailing also make it a strong option for display roles such as headlines, pull quotes, invitations, and upscale branding systems that benefit from a classic serif voice.
The overall tone is poised and cultured, conveying a quiet sense of heritage and editorial polish. Its light touch and controlled contrast feel sophisticated and calm rather than loud, suggesting formality, taste, and a literary sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, literature-friendly serif with a distinctly light, graceful presence—prioritizing refined modulation, open forms, and a composed reading rhythm over heavy color or strong geometric rigidity.
Round glyphs (like O, C, Q, and 0) read particularly smooth and continuous, while diagonals (V, W, Y) stay crisp without becoming sharp or aggressive. In paragraph setting the spacing and thin strokes produce a bright page color, making the design feel more suited to generous sizes or well-printed contexts.